Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic S2

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic S2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and S2 (14MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and S2 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The G100 was launched 8 years later than the S2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G100 scores versus the S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 provides outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G100 versus the S2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and S2 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and S2.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger G100 provides an edge in sensor technology.